The 2026 New Mexico gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democratic governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is ineligible to seek re-election to a third consecutive term. Primary elections took place on June 2.[1]
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Democratic primary
editGovernor
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Deb Haaland, former U.S. secretary of the interior (2021–2025), former U.S. representative from New Mexico's 1st congressional district (2019–2021), and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2014[2]
Eliminated in primary
edit- Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County district attorney (2023–present) and father of MLB player Alex Bregman[3]
Withdrawn
edit- Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces (2007–2023) (ran as an independent)[4]
Declined
edit- Teresa Leger Fernandez, U.S. representative from New Mexico's 3rd congressional district (2021–present)[5] (endorsed Haaland)[6]
- Martin Heinrich, U.S. senator from New Mexico (2013–present)[7]
- Howie Morales, lieutenant governor of New Mexico (2019–present)[8]
- Raúl Torrez, attorney general of New Mexico (2023–present) (running for re-election)[9]
Endorsements
editSam Bregman
- Labor unions
- Albuquerque Police Officers Association[10]
- IUPAT District Council 36[10]
- Iron Workers Local 495[10]
- LiUNA Local 16[10]
- Teamsters Local 492[11]
- Tribal nations
Deb Haaland
- Executive branch officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. secretary of transportation (2021–2025)[15]
- Lynn Trujillo, senior counsel to the U.S. secretary of the interior (2023–2025)[16]
- Tom Udall, former U.S. ambassador to New Zealand (2021–2025) and Samoa (2022–2025) and U.S. senator from New Mexico (2009–2021)[17]
- U.S. senators
- Ben Ray Luján, New Mexico (2021–present)[6]
- U.S. representatives
- Teresa Leger Fernandez, NM-3 (2021–present)[6]
- Melanie Stansbury, NM-1 (2021–present)[6]
- Eric Swalwell, former CA-14 (2013–2026) (rejected by candidate)[18]
- Gabe Vasquez, NM-2 (2023–present)[6]
- State legislators
- Stacey Abrams, former House minority leader (2011–2017) from Georgia's 89th district (2007–2017)[19]
- Michelle Paulene Abeyta, state representative from the 69th district (2025–present)[16]
- Angel Charley, state senator from the 30th district (2025–present)[16]
- Martin Chávez, former state senator from the 26th district (1987–1993)[20]
- Charlotte Little, state representative from the 68th district (2023–present)[16]
- Javier Martínez, speaker of the House (2023–present) from the 11th district (2015–present)[21]
- Shannon Pinto, state senator from the 3rd district (2019–present)[16]
- Reena Szczepanski, House majority leader (2025–present) from the 47th district (2023–present)[19]
- Local officials
- Michael Garcia, mayor of Santa Fe (2025–present)[22]
- Individuals
- Dolores Huerta, labor leader[23]
- Patricia Michaels, fashion designer[16]
- Jonathan Nez, former president of the Navajo Nation (2019–2023)[16]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Teachers New Mexico[24]
- Communications Workers of America Local 7076[25]
- SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents[26]
- Organizations
- Conservation Voters New Mexico[27]
- EMILY's List[28]
- Elect Democratic Women[29]
- End Citizens United[30]
- Equality New Mexico[31]
- Jane Fonda Climate PAC[32]
- Planned Parenthood New Mexico[33]
- Tribal nations
- Political parties
- Newspapers
Declined to endorse
- Statewide officials
- Michelle Lujan Grisham, incumbent governor of New Mexico (2019–present)[36]
- State legislators
- Harold Pope Jr., state senator from the 23rd district (2021–present)[37]
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of April 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Sam Bregman (D) | $3,680,756 | $2,917,275 | $853,429 |
| Deb Haaland (D) | $11,079,701 | $6,712,908 | $4,366,793 |
| Source: New Mexico Campaign Finance System[38] | |||
Polling
edit| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Sam Bregman |
Deb Haaland |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research & Polling Inc.[39][A] | April 17–24, 2026 | 534 (LV) | ± 4.2% | 30% | 52% | – | 18% |
| Emerson College[40][B] | April 18–19, 2026 | 568 (LV) | ± 4.1% | 24% | 40% | – | 36% |
| Change Research (D)[41][C] | February 21–24, 2026 | 696 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 25% | 46% | – | 29% |
| GBAO (D)[42][D] | February 9–12, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 26% | 56% | – | 18% |
| Change Research (D)[41][43][C] | January 12–18, 2026 | 909 (LV) | – | 23% | 50% | – | 27% |
| Change Research (D)[41][43][C] | October 8–13, 2025 | 1,000 (LV) | – | 22% | 54% | – | 24% |
| GBAO (D)[44][45][D] | August 6–11, 2025 | 355 (LV) | ± 5.2% | 19% | 55% | 9%[b] | 16% |
| Change Research (D)[41][43][C] | March 9–13, 2025 | 1,014 (LV) | – | 14% | 63% | – | 23% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[46] | December 4–5, 2024 | 557 (LV) | – | 18% | 50% | 6%[c] | 27% |
Results
edit
Haaland
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deb Haaland | 158,713 | 72.3 | |
| Democratic | Sam Bregman | 60,619 | 27.7 | |
| Total votes | 219,332 | 100.0 | ||
Lieutenant governor
editPrimary election
editCandidates
editWithdrew after nomination
edit- Maggie Toulouse Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State (2016–present)[47] (withdrew on June 18)[48]
Eliminated in primary
edit- Harold Pope Jr., state senator from the 23rd district (2021–present)[37]
Withdrawn from primary
edit- Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands (2019–present)[49]
- Jackie Lee Onsurez, Loving village councilor[50]
Endorsements
editHarold Pope Jr.
- Organizations
Maggie Toulouse Oliver (withdrawn)
- Statewide officials
- Michelle Lujan Grisham, governor of New Mexico (2019–present) and former United States Representative for NM-01 (2013–2019)[53]
- Organizations
Stephanie Garcia Richard
- Statewide officials
- Deb Haaland, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, former United States Secretary of the Interior (2021-2025), and former United States Representative for NM-01 (2019-2021). [55]
- Michelle Lujan Grisham, governor of New Mexico (2019–present) and former United States Representative for NM-01 (2013–2019) (after Toulouse Oliver withdrew)[56]
- Howie Morales, Lieutenant governor of New Mexico (2019–present) [56]
- U.S. representatives
- Teresa Leger Fernández, New Mexico (2021–present)[56]
- U.S. senators
- Martin Heinrich, New Mexico (2013–present)[56]
- State representatives
- Michelle Paulene Abeyta (HD-69)[56]
- Nathan Small (HD-36)[56]
- Cynthia Borrego (HD-17)[56]
- Joseph Sanchez (HD-40)[56]
- Local and party officials
- Martin Chávez former three-term mayor of Albuquerque [56]
- Joe Loewy, Democratic State Central Committee member (Santa Fe County)[56]
- Flora Lucero, Democratic State Central Committee member[56]
- Shannon Reynolds, former Doña Ana County Commissioner[56]
- Darlene Vigil, Taos County Commissioner[56]
- Organizations
- Jane Fonda Climate PAC[32][56]
- Animal Protection Voters [56]
- Equality New Mexico[56]
Results
edit
Oliver
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maggie Toulouse Oliver | 169,930 | 80.0 | |
| Democratic | Harold Pope Jr. | 42,515 | 20.0 | |
| Total votes | 212,445 | 100.0 | ||
Replacement selection
editAfter winning the June 2 primary, Toulouse Oliver withdrew from the race on June 18, citing health issues. Haaland announced she would be interviewing candidates to replace Toulouse Oliver on the ballot.[57] However, the final decision on Toulouse Oliver's replacement rested with the state Democratic Party's Central Committee.[58] The candidates listed below are the five Haaland chose to interview, though the State Central Committee could have chosen any candidate and was not limited to the following five. Haaland endorsed Garcia Richard on June 26,[55] and the State Central Committee formally chose Garcia Richard on July 30.[59]
Replacement nominee
edit- Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands (2019–present)
Eliminated in replacement vote
edit- Leo Jaramillo, state senator from the 5th district (2021–present)
- Harold Pope Jr., state senator from the 23rd district (2021–present) and runner-up in the original primary election
- Antonia Roybal-Mack, attorney
- Sonia Smith, former New Mexico Secretary of Veterans Services[60]
Republican primary
editGovernor
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Gregg Hull, mayor of Rio Rancho (2014–2026)[61]
Eliminated in primary
editWithdrawn
edit- Jim Ellison, former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner (2023–2024) (running for state treasurer)[64]
Disqualified
edit- Belinda Robertson, fitness instructor[65]
- Steve Lanier, state senator from the 2nd district (2025–present)[66]
Declined
edit- John Block, state representative from the 51st district (2023–present)[5]
- Crystal Brantley, state senator from the 35th district (2021–present)[5]
- Nella Domenici, former CFO of Bridgewater Associates, daughter of former U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024[67]
- Mark Murphy, state representative from the 59th district (2025–present)[68]
- Judith Nakamura, former chief justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court (2017–2020)[68]
Endorsements
editGregg Hull
- Newspapers
Duke Rodriguez
- Statewide officials
- Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico (1995–2003) (Libertarian)[d][69]
Doug Turner
- U.S. representatives
- Yvette Herrell, former NM-02 (2021–2023)[70]
- Statewide officials
- John Sanchez, former lieutenant governor of New Mexico (2011–2019)[71]
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of April 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Gregg Hull (R) | $474,113 | $235,979 | $238,133 |
| Duke Rodriguez (R) | $501,249 | $326,436 | $174,813 |
| Doug Turner (R) | $502,798 | $63,206 | $439,592 |
| Source: New Mexico Campaign Finance System[38] | |||
Polling
edit| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Gregg Hull |
Duke Rodriguez |
Doug Turner |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Opinion Strategies (R)[72] | May 18–20, 2026 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 33% | 12% | 30% | – | 25% |
| Research & Polling Inc.[73][A] | April 24 – May 1, 2026 | 477 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 30% | 9% | 21% | – | 40% |
| Emerson College[40][B] | April 18–19, 2026 | 432 (LV) | ± 4.7% | 21% | 10% | 9% | – | 61% |
Results
edit
Hull
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
Turner
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gregg Hull | 56,708 | 47.0 | |
| Republican | Doug Turner | 44,480 | 36.9 | |
| Republican | Duke Rodriguez | 19,393 | 16.1 | |
| Total votes | 120,581 | 100.0 | ||
Lieutenant governor
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- David Gallegos, state senator from the 41st district (2021–present)[74]
Eliminated in primary
edit- Aubrey Blair Dunn, lawyer, son of former public lands commissioner Aubrey Dunn Jr., and Libertarian nominee for attorney general in 2018[75]
- Manuel Lardizabal, business owner and nominee for SD-26 in 2020[76]
Results
edit
Gallegos
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 80–90%
Dunn
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Gallegos | 56,640 | 49.7 | |
| Republican | Aubrey Blair Dunn | 42,954 | 37.8 | |
| Republican | Manuel Lardizabal | 14,183 | 12.5 | |
| Total votes | 113,777 | 100.0 | ||
Independent candidates
editGovernor
editCandidates
editWithdrawn
edit- Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces (2007–2023) (previously ran as a Democrat; endorsed Hull)[77]
General election
editPredictions
edit| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Elections[78] | Likely D | August 28, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[79] | Likely D | June 19, 2026 |
| RealClearPolitics[80] | Likely D | June 5, 2026 |
| Fox News[81] | Solid D | July 23, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[82] | Safe D | July 23, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[83] | Solid D | July 10, 2026 |
Endorsements
editGregg Hull (R)
- State officials
- Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico, businessman and Libertarian Party nominee for president in 2012 and 2016[85] (Libertarian)
- Local officials
- Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces (2007–2023) and former gubernatorial candidate (Independent)[77]
Ken Miyagishima (I) (withdrawn)
- Political parties
- New Mexico Forward Party[4]
Polling
edit| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Deb Haaland (D) |
Gregg Hull (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin & Associates (R)[86][E] | July 13–15, 2026 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 46% | 45% | 9% |
See also
editNotes
edit- Partisan clients
References
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Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who has also been mentioned as a possible contender, said a campaign for governor isn't in the cards...Torrez said in a statement later he intends to run for reelection as attorney general.
- 1 2 3 4 Tucker, Jeff (August 9, 2025). "Sandia Pueblo endorsement positions Bregman as front-runner in Dem primary". Yahoo on behalf of Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ↑ "Teamsters local 492 is proud to endorse the next Governor of the state of New Mexico, Sam Bregman". Teamsters Local 492 on Facebook. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 Cook, Cathy (September 8, 2025). "Sam Bregman gets Jicarilla Apache endorsement in governor's race". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
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- ↑ Lohmann, Patrick (March 27, 2026). "New Mexico Election 2026: trail notes". Source New Mexico. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ↑ Rickert, Levi (April 9, 2026). "Santa Fe Mayor Michael Garcia Endorses Deb Haaland for New Mexico Governor". Native News Online. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ Clark, Chris (April 7, 2025). "Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Endorses Deb Haaland". ladailypost.com. Daily Post Los Alamos. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
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- ↑ "Deb Haaland Earns Endorsement From Communications Workers of America Local 7076". Native News Online. February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Haaland earned our endorsement because she has a clear & urgent plan to increase health care access, stand up for working families, & lead with courage in the face of mounting assaults on our communities". CIR/SEIU on Twitter. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ↑ Foster, Demis; Taylor, Molly (May 2, 2025). "CVNM Action Fund Endorses Deb Haaland for Governor – Conservation Voters New Mexico". Conservation Voter New Mexico (CVNM) Action Fund. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ↑ Mackler, Jessica (February 12, 2025). "EMILYs List Endorses Former U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland for Governor of New Mexico". EMILYs List. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Candidates". Elect Democratic Women. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Deb Haaland Earns Endorsement From End Citizens United". Native News Online. January 29, 2026. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
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- 1 2 "Endorsements". JanePAC. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ↑ "PPVNM endorses Deb Haaland for Governor". PPVNM. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ↑ Rickert, Levi (May 23, 2026). "Working Families Organizations Endorse Deb Haaland for New Mexico Governor". Native News Online. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- 1 2 Campos, Gabriela (May 9, 2026). "Endorsements: Haaland, Hull for governor and Luján for Senate". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Governor not planning to pick sides in primary race to choose her successor — at least for now". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- 1 2 Prokop, Danielle (July 14, 2025). "Sen. Harold Pope announces Democratic lieutenant governor candidacy". Source New Mexico. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- 1 2 "New Mexico Campaign Finance System". New Mexico Secretary of State.
- ↑ Boyd, Dan (April 27, 2026). "Journal Poll: Haaland holds solid lead over Bregman in hotly-contested gubernatorial primary race". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- 1 2 "New Mexico 2026 Poll: Deb Haaland Leads Sam Bregman in Primary for Governor; Majority of Republicans Undecided". Emerson College. April 22, 2026. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Clermont, Stephen (February 24, 2026). "Survey Results". Change Research. Retrieved February 27, 2026 – via Google user content.
- ↑ Davis, Pat (February 20, 2026). "New poll shows Haaland still comfortably ahead of Bregman as Dem. primary for gov heats up". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "New Mexico Governor Election 2026: Latest Polls". The New York Times. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ Davis, Pat (September 12, 2025). "Poll shows Haaland with a commanding lead in Dem race for gov". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ↑ "NM Governor Democratic Primary Poll" (PDF). GBAO. September 10, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2026 – via The New York Times.
- ↑ Monahan, Joe (April 1, 2025). "Haaland Camp Sharpens Knives As Bregman Preps Entry Into '26 Guv Race; Battle Lines Drawn Between Progressives And Moderates, Also: La Politica's Bill O'Neill Dies In Santa Fe". New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Maggie Toulouse Oliver announces run for lieutenant governor". KOB. October 23, 2025. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
- ↑ Fjeld, Jonathan; Medina, Alika (June 18, 2026). "New Mexico lieutenant governor nominee suspends campaign". KOB. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ Boyd, Dan (October 16, 2025). "Stephanie Garcia Richard suspends Lt. Gov. campaign, citing family health issues". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ↑ Prokop, Danielle (July 21, 2025). "Loving Village councilor declares Democratic bid for New Mexico lieutenant governor". Source New Mexico. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
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- ↑ Chacón, Daniel (December 6, 2025). "The Roundhouse Report: Lujan Grisham endorses Toulouse Oliver for lieutenant governor". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ "EMILYs List Endorses Maggie Toulouse Oliver for New Mexico Lieutenant Governor". emilyslist.org. February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
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- ↑ Fjeld, Jonathan (July 30, 2026). "Stephanie Garcia Richard wins Democratic lieutenant governor nomination". KOB.
- ↑ Fjeld, Jonathan (June 26, 2026). "Haaland to meet with 5 Democratic lieutenant governor candidates". KOB.
- ↑ Hendricks, Kevin (April 15, 2025). "Rio Rancho mayor will join race for GOP nomination for governor". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ↑ Bowling, Joshua (December 15, 2025). "Duke Rodriguez formally announces Republican bid for governor". Source New Mexico. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ↑ Prokop, Danielle (January 23, 2026). "New Mexico Election 2026: trail notes". Source New Mexico. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
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- ↑ Bowling, Joshua (March 19, 2026). "Secretary of State disqualifies Republican gubernatorial candidate Lanier from June ballot". Source NM. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Alex (April 14, 2025). "Nella Domenici opts against 2026 run for governor, statewide office". Roswell Daily Record. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- 1 2 Ross, Alex (September 8, 2025). "New Mexico Republicans eyeing governor's office, but slowly". Tri-City Record. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ↑ Prokop, Danielle (June 19, 2025). "In the Running: Who's in, who's out for the 2026 NM governor race".
- ↑ "The Least Trumpy Of The GOP Guv Candidates Is Benefiting The Most From White House Allies; Turner Nabbed Mar-a-Lago Invite And Follows Up With Trumper Yvette Herrell Touting Him". New Mexico Politics. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ "State House Primary Races Cemented With Filings; Focus On Whether Progressives Or Moderate Dems Strengthen Their Hands At Roundhouse; GOP Faces National Headwinds, Plus: Some Post Preprimary Convention Spin". New Mexico Politics. March 12, 2026. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
Second place preprimary finisher Doug Turner has rolled out an endorsement from former Lt. Gov. John Sanchez who was the 2022 GOP Guv nominee.
- ↑ Chacón, Daniel J. (May 27, 2026). "Doug Turner gaining ground on Gregg Hull in GOP primary for New Mexico governor, poll says". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Boyd, Dan (May 3, 2026). "Journal Poll: Hull leads in three-way GOP primary race for governor, but many voters still undecided". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Gallegos makes ballot for Lt. Gov". Hobbs News-Sun. February 6, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Lohmann, Patrick (May 4, 2026). "New Mexico Primary 2026: lieutenant governor (Republicans)". Source New Mexico. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Prokop, Danielle (April 30, 2025). "Two candidates toss in names for 2026 lieutenant governor race". Source New Mexico. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- 1 2 "Miyagishima ends governor bid, endorses Republican Gregg Hull". Organ Mountain News. July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Governor Forecast – 2026-2026". Race to the WH. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 Governor Races | RealClearPolitics". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Fox News Power Rankings: The top races to watch as 36 states choose their next governor". Fox News. Rémy Numa. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ↑ "GIFFORDS PAC endorses Deb Haaland for governor of New Mexico". giffords.org. June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Former Governor Gary Johnson endorses Gregg Hull in gubernatorial race". KOB4. August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
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External links
edit- Official gubernatorial campaign websites
- Sam Bregman (D)
- Jim Ellison (R)
- Deb Haaland (D)
- Gregg Hull (R)
- Steve Lanier (R)
- Ken Miyagishima (I)
- Duke Rodriguez (R)
- Doug Turner (R)
- Official lieutenant gubernatorial campaign websites